[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 110 (Tuesday, June 9, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 31410-31411] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-15295] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Mission/Exhibition Evaluation; Proposed Collection; Comment Request ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (DOC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before August 10, 1998. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 5327, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. Phone number: (202) 482-3272. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to: John Klingelhut, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, Export Promotion Services, Room 2810, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; Phone number: (202) 482-4403, and fax number: (202) 482-0872. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract DOC and DOC-certified trade missions and exhibitions are overseas events planned, organized and led by government and non-government export promotion agencies such as industry trade associations; agencies of Federal, State, and local governments; chambers of commerce; regional consortia; and other export-oriented groups. This form is used to: (1) evaluate the effectiveness of DOC or DOC-certified overseas trade events through the collection of information relating to required performance measures; (2) document the results of participation in DOC [[Page 31411]] events; (3) evaluate results reported by small to mid-sized, new-to- export/new-to-market U.S. companies; (4) document the successful completion of trade promotion activities conducted by overseas DOC offices; (5) identify strengths and weaknesses of DOC trade promotion programs, in the interest of improving service to the U.S. business community. II. Method of Collection Form ITA-4075P is completed on-site, at the end of an overseas mission or exhibition, by participating U.S. firms. Applicant firms complete the form and forward it to the Department of Commerce exhibition manager at the close of the event upon request. III. Data OMB Number: 0625-0034. Form Number: ITA-4075P. Type of Review: Revision-Regular Submission. Affected Public: Companies applying to participate in Commerce Department trade promotion events. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000. Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 167 hours. Estimated Total Annual Costs: The estimated annual cost for this collection is $5,100.00 ($2,100.00 for respondents and $3,000.00 for federal government). IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and costs) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: June 2, 1998. Linda Engelmeier, Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and Organization. [FR Doc. 98-15295 Filed 6-8-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-FP-P